Our library has many wonderful events and activities to offer throughout the year.
We hope you will find something that interests you.
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Preschool Storytime –
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Summer Reading Program–
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Preschool
storytime is held every Friday
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We
offer a Summer Reading Program centered
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from
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
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around
a theme with sessions
that
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All
preschool-age children are welcome!
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include fun for many ages.
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Leola McKee Books & Bears Program –
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Halloween Happenings –
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A
program was established by the
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Each
October area school-age children in
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family
of Leola McKee as a way to commemorate
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Kindergarten
through 4th grades are invited to
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her
100th birthday and celebrate her love
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attend
our Halloween Happening costume party
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of
the library and books. This program
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at
the library. Activities include a costume parade
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recognizes
emerging readers in First Grade
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and
judging, games, crafts, snacks and
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by
presenting them with a book and bear.
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Halloween
stories.
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A
presentation is done annually.
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TABOO –
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Book Club –
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Teen
Advisory Board of Oconto.
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The
Book Club meets monthly and follows
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This
is a leadership group formed to help
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an
informal discussion format.
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plan
events, make collection decisions, and
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Light
refreshments are served and are
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keep
our teen area a fun and happening place.
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provided
by the person who has chosen the
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The
purpose of this group to bring together
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book
for that month.
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many
different viewpoints.
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See
our calendar for Book Club dates.
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–
Friends of Farnsworth Library –
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Spring & Fall Book Sales –
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FRIENDS
is a voluntary, non-profit group
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Book
sales are held in April and October as
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that
was established in 1990 to provide support
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annual fundraisers for the FRIENDS group.
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services
to the library and it's board.
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Preview
sales are held for FRIENDS members.
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The
organization meets six times a year.
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Volunteers
are always needed.
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New
members are always welcome.
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Watch
our calendar for book sale dates.
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–
Santa Visit –
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Cookie Walk & Quilt Raffle –
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Ho,
ho, ho! You don't want to miss a visit
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This
event is held December and is a
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with
this jolly ol' elf! Santa makes his
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wonderful
FRIENDS fundraiser to attend. Thanks
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annual
stop at the library to visit with his fans
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to
the generosity of many, we have a beautiful
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and
hand out a special treat.
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quilt
to raffle and a wide variety of cookies,
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This
is a FRIENDS-sponsored event.
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candy,
and other baked goods to purchase.
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Watch
our calendar for a date and time.
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Watch
our calendar for a date and time.
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Silent Auctions –
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We
run many silent auctions throughout
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the
year in an effort to offer our patrons and
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other
community members an opportunity
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to
bid on a variety of unique books.
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Proceeds
go to the FRIENDS group.
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Events
are subject to change without notice.
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Please
contact the library if you have questions about any of these activities
or events.
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Page Updated: 20 August 2010
